impact
noun
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
will impact
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future tenseof impact.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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It is not known how the developing El Niño over the Pacific Ocean will impact Britain's winter.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Rushing’s injury will impact not only the catching corps but also the offense, necessitating a shift to defense-first catchers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
An encouraging component of Warsh’s press conference was his description of how policymakers are looking hard at how the shocks will impact economic growth and prices, and what tools they have to respond.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The ECB’s pause will give policymakers time to assess how the collapse of the June U.S.-Iran ceasefire will impact inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“I think you learned, and taught your classmates, an important lesson. But I have to think about how this will impact your evaluation. There have to be consequences for not following instructions.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
